Cast: Sam Neill

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Sam Neill. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Peaky Blinders (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Steven Knight · Colm McCarthy · Tim Mielants · Otto Bathurst

Cast Cillian Murphy · Sam Neill · Paul Anderson · Helen McCrory

Synopsis Peaky Blinders (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping gangster family saga that unfolds in the gritty streets of 1919 Birmingham. The narrative revolves around a notorious gang known for their distinctive style of sewing razor blades into the peaks of...

8.1

29K votes

8.1

29K votes

The Piano

1993 · Movie · 121 min. · New Zealand

Direction Jane Campion

Cast Holly Hunter · Anna Paquin · Harvey Keitel · Sam Neill

Synopsis The Piano (1993) is a period drama set in the year 1851, where a mute Scottish woman, played by Holly Hunter, journeys to colonial New Zealand for a prearranged marriage. She brings along her clever young daughter, portrayed by Anna...

7.4

48K votes

7.4

48K votes

The French Revolution

1989 · Movie · 360 min. · France

Direction Robert Enrico · Richard T. Heffron

Cast Klaus Maria Brandauer · Jane Seymour · François Cluzet · Jean-François Balmer

Synopsis The French Revolution (1989) chronicles the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, beginning with King Louis XVI's decision to summon the Estates-General in 1789 to address France's financial crisis. The film's initial segment unfolds from 1789 to August 10, 1792,...

7.4

276 votes

7.4

276 votes

The Tudors (TV Series)

2007 · Series · 55 min. · Ireland

Direction Michael Hirst · Ciaran Donnelly · Jeremy Podeswa · Dearbhla Walsh

Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Henry Cavill · James Frain · Natalie Dormer

Synopsis The Tudors (TV Series) (2007) is a historical drama that spans four seasons and 38 episodes, set in the tumultuous 16th century. The series follows the reign of King Henry VIII, a youthful and driven ruler of England, as he...

7.2

9K votes

7.2

9K votes

Forgotten Silver (TV)

1995 · Documentary · 53 min. · New Zealand

Direction Peter Jackson · Costa Botes

Cast Peter Jackson · Thomas Robins · Sam Neill · Leonard Maltin

Synopsis Forgotten Silver (TV) (1995) is a mockumentary that explores the extraordinary life of the supposedly overlooked filmmaker Colin McKenzie. The film delves into his remarkable achievements in filmmaking technology, which were believed to be lost to the annals of history...

7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

The Hunt for Red October

1990 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction John McTiernan

Cast Alec Baldwin · Sean Connery · Sam Neill · Scott Glenn

Synopsis The Hunt for Red October (1990) follows the gripping tale of a Soviet nuclear submarine, the Red October, as it navigates a complex web of military maneuvers in the North Atlantic. The esteemed captain and a handpicked crew reveal their...

7.1

57K votes

7.1

57K votes

Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV)

1983 · Movie · 720 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Martin Campbell · Jim Goddard

Cast Sam Neill · Michael Bryant · Norman Rodway · Tom Bell

Synopsis Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV) (1983) is a thrilling television series that spans 12 episodes, offering a gripping dramatization of the daring missions and exhilarating adventures undertaken by one of Britain's most renowned spies in history. The show delves into...

7.0

36 votes

7.0

36 votes

Jurassic Park

1993 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Sam Neill · Laura Dern · Jeff Goldblum · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis Jurassic Park (1993) follows the ambitious venture of wealthy entrepreneur John Hammond, who constructs an extraordinary theme park by resurrecting dinosaurs through cloning. After a worker's untimely demise, Hammond invites a team of experts to validate the park's safety: Alan...

7.0

145K votes

7.0

145K votes

Direction Craig Viveiros

Cast Maeve Dermody · Charles Dance · Toby Stephens · Burn Gorman

Synopsis And Then There Were None (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping three-episode adaptation set in 1939, as Europe stands on the precipice of war. Ten individuals receive invitations to Soldier Island, a secluded outcrop near the Devon coast in southern...

6.9

3K votes

6.9

3K votes

Direction Mark Flowers · Robert Morgenstern · Nick Easton

Cast Sam Neill

Synopsis New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating 3-episode journey into the unique and isolated world of New Zealand's wildlife, which has evolved independently for 80 million years. This miniseries delves into the extraordinary stories of New...

6.9

41 votes

6.9

41 votes

Possession

1981 · Movie · 127 min. · France

Direction Andrzej Zulawski

Cast Isabelle Adjani · Sam Neill · Margit Carstensen · Heinz Bennent

Synopsis Possession (1981) follows Mark, who comes back to Berlin after an extended business trip to discover that his wife, Anna, is abandoning him for someone he assumes is another man. However, the truth is more unsettling: Anna departs from both...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016 · Movie · 93 min. · New Zealand

Direction Taika Waititi

Cast Sam Neill · Julian Dennison · Rachel House · Rima Te Wiata

Synopsis Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) follows the thrilling escapades of a defiant youngster and his reluctant guardian as they embark on an unexpected journey through the untamed wilderness of New Zealand. When the authorities issue a nationwide search for the...

6.7

5K votes

6.7

5K votes

Doctor Zhivago

2002 · Movie · 225 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Giacomo Campiotti

Cast Hans Matheson · Keira Knightley · Sam Neill · Kris Marshall

Synopsis Doctor Zhivago (2002) is a captivating drama and romance that retells one of the most iconic love stories in history, intertwined with the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution. This adaptation, penned by the renowned screenwriter Andrew Davies, offers a...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

6.6

10K votes

My Brilliant Career

1979 · Movie · 100 min. · Australia

Direction Gillian Armstrong

Cast Judy Davis · Sam Neill · Wendy Hughes · Robert Grubb

Synopsis My Brilliant Career (1979) follows the journey of Sybylla, a spirited young woman navigating life in early 20th-century Australia. Sybylla, portrayed by Judi Davis, faces a pivotal moment when she is offered marriage to a wealthy suitor, Harry, played by...

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6.6

132 votes

6.6

132 votes

Skin

2008 · Movie · 107 min. · South Africa

Direction Anthony Fabian

Cast Sam Neill · Sophie Okonedo · Alice Krige · Tony Kgoroge

Synopsis Skin (2008) follows the life of Sandra, a ten-year-old girl with a distinct African appearance, raised by her white Afrikaner parents, Abraham and Sannie, in a secluded part of the Eastern Transvaal. Despite her mixed-race features, Sandra is lovingly raised...

6.6

56 votes

6.6

56 votes

Sweet Country

2017 · Movie · 108 min. · Australia

Direction Warwick Thornton

Cast Hamilton Morris · Bryan Brown · Sam Neill · Thomas M. Wright

Synopsis Sweet Country (2017) is a gripping period western inspired by true events, set in the rugged outback of Northern Territory in 1929. The story unfolds when Aboriginal stockman Sam (Hamilton Morris) is compelled to take the life of white station...

6.6

847 votes

6.6

847 votes

Dean Spanley

2008 · Movie · 100 min. · New Zealand

Direction Toa Fraser

Cast Sam Neill · Jeremy Northam · Bryan Brown · Peter O'Toole

Synopsis Dean Spanley (2008) is set in the bustling city of 1930s London, where a refined gentleman named Fisk, portrayed by Peter Northam, accompanies his father to a thought-provoking lecture on the concept of reincarnation. During the event, Fisk's attention is...

6.5

144 votes

6.5

144 votes

Thor: Ragnarok

2017 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction Taika Waititi

Cast Chris Hemsworth · Tom Hiddleston · Cate Blanchett · Tessa Thompson

Synopsis Thor: Ragnarok (2017) follows the mighty Thor as he becomes trapped in a distant realm, far from his Asgardian kingdom. He must navigate a perilous journey to return home and thwart an impending doom known as Ragnarok, which threatens to...

6.5

29K votes

6.5

29K votes

Gallipoli

2005 · Documentary · 114 min. · Turkey

Direction Tolga Örnek

Cast Sam Neill · Zafer Ergin · Demetri Goritsas · Jeremy Irons

Synopsis Gallipoli (2005) delves into the harrowing experiences of the Gallipoli campaign through a rich tapestry of surviving diaries, letters, and photographs from both Allied and Ottoman forces. The documentary meticulously portrays the courage and hardships endured by soldiers on both...

6.5

28 votes

6.5

28 votes